How to Make Mason Jar Tealight Holders

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Mason jar tealight holders create a welcoming glow on a summer evening and also look great as table decorations for showers, weddings or any special gathering. These are simple to make and can be color coordinated for any occasion.

Allow the wax to cool to 135 degrees and slowly pour into prepared tealight cups making sure you don't have any air bubbles.

STEP 6: CENTER WICKS

Check to be sure the wicks are completely straight and centered in each cup for safe burning. Readjust as needed while the wax is still liquid. Allow the tealights to cool and cure overnight.

Mason Jar Tealight Holder Directions

STEP 1:

Carefully pour the sand or the shells into the jar about 1/2 inch deep.

STEP 2:

Place one tealight candle in each jar and press it into place so that the sand or shells hold the tealight in place.

STEP 3:

Place mason jar candles on a level surface, and remember to always follow all candle burning safety rules.

Note: The tealight candle will burn for approximately 5 hours.

DIY Mason Jar Lanterns

If desired, the Mason Jars can be hung using aluminum or steel wire. There are several different methods to do this, but this is how we did ours.

Note: Chose an aluminum or steel wire that will be flexible enough to work with and strong enough to hold the weight of your mason jar lantern.

HANDLE DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1:

Wrap the wire around the neck of the jar three times and cut to length. This will measure the amount of wire you will need.

STEP 2:

Hold one end of the wire on the neck of the jar and begin to wrap it around the neck of the jar.

About a 1/4 of the way around the neck of the jar, twist the wire to make the loop. This can be done by hand or with a round object like a pencil. This loop will be one of two connections for the handle.

STEP 3:

After forming your loop, continue placing the wire around the neck of the jar.

Stop when you are across from the first loop. Twist the wire to create the second loop connection for the handle.

STEP 4:

Once the second loop is made, continue placing the wire around the neck of the jar. You should make one full trip around the neck of the jar, leaving the end of the wire next to the first half of the wire at the starting point.

STEP 5:

At this point you will twist the wire together, a pair of needle nose pliers can be used for easier twisting. Twist the wires together in a manner that will tighten the wire around the neck of the jar so that it will not slip off.

You can also twist on the handle loops to tighten the wire around the neck of the jar.

STEP 6:

Cut off any excess wire. If the wire is still sharp you can use a small file to take off any sharp edges.

Step 7:

Using the needle nose pliers, bend the connected ends of wire in so that it is flush with the jar.

COMPLETED HANDLE LOOPS

STEP 8:

Measure and cut a new piece of wire to the desired length for the handle.

STEP 9:

Using the wire for the handle, lace it through the center of the wire loop connected to the neck of the jar.

STEP 10:

Create a new loop and twist to secure. This should create two links, connecting your handle to the wire around the neck of the jar.

Cut off excess wire and file down the sharp edge if needed.

STEP 11:

Repeat this step for the second loop. securing the handle to both side of the top of the mason jar.

STEP 12:

Your mason jar lantern is now complete. Enjoy!

Note: You can also attach decorative charms to the wire for an added touch.